Catholic. Celtic. Rustic. Regal. Music. Magic.

I ran across possibly the most beautiful Irish themed wedding I have ever seen while browsing on flickr recently. The wedding of Brian and Nataly Kelly in Birr, Co. Offaly was an absolutely stunning, picture perfect day with the most exquisite attention to detail, a real inspiration for how to do things just right.




The bridal gown was inspired by a Princess of Ireland doll, which the bride's mother recreated with delicate beading and embroidery, a work of art in itself. The detail can be seen in a sample she created which was later used to cover the couple's guest book. The groom and groomsmen wore kilts in his tartan and the bridesmaids wore regal purple gowns and carried bouquets of purple lisianthus tied with flowing raffia bows.




The reception took place at Kinnity Castle in Offaly, a magnificent medieval style banquet hall bedecked with candles and stunning fresh flower arrangements. Little details carried the theme... the couple brought the exquisitely hand-lettered place cards with them from home, and the cake was embellished with a delicate knotwork design.




To see more pictures, visit the couple's flickr page.

Bouquet Charms by Homespun Ireland

As a florist, I know how creative brides have become in choosing the details in finishing their bridal bouquets. Years ago it was enough to tie a ribbon around the stems and call it a day! Now it's a real feature, using co-ordinating fabrics and ribbons, and vintage brooches and charms.


Homespun Ireland is an etsy shop featuring mixed media art, including a collection of collage pendants. The pendants feature antique Irish lace and vintage Irish ephemera including maps and postage stamps. The pendants are perfect to be used as bouquet charms, adding a subtle bit of 'green' to your bridal bouquet.




The pendants are laced on to a length of organza ribbon, which can be tied on to your bouquet or else given to your florist to attach to the binding.

If you would like to incorporate your own ideas, photographs, or personal items into a custom bouquet charm, use the 'Alchemy' feature on etsy, or convo the seller directly...or else email homespunireland@eircom.net.

homespunireland.etsy.com